South Sumter hasn't had much luck against Hernando recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Raiders will head out to face off against the Leopards at 7:00 p.m. South Sumter is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
While South Sumter's victory against Springstead wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Raiders skirted past the Eagles 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since February 12th.
Kyngston Green looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyson Lake, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Logan Ward also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Hernando narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Mitchell 3-1. The Leopards haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
South Sumter's record now sits at 14-8. As for Hernando, their record is now 18-4.
South Sumter suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Hernando in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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